Removal [08/2013 - ]

HINT: 

• Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
• The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL 
2. SEPARATE NO. 3 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY 
   1. Remove the bolt and separate the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly from the vehicle.
      Fig 1: Identifying No. 3 Parking Brake Cable Bolt

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3. REMOVE REAR STRUT ROD ASSEMBLY 
   1. Support the rear axle carrier sub assembly with a jack using a wooden block.
      Fig 2: Identifying Jack Placment On Rear Axle Carrier Sub-Assembly

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      *1	Jack
      *2	Wooden Block

   2. Remove the 2 bolts and separate the rear strut rod assembly (front side).
      Fig 3: Identifying Rear Strut Rod Assembly Bolts (Front Side)

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   3. Remove the bolt, nut and rear strut rod assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.
      Fig 4: Identifying Rear Strut Rod Assembly Bolt (Rear Side)

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      NOTE:

      When removing the bolt, keep the nut from rotating.